Photo by Lake Anna Photography When you escape to Lake Anna, the last thing you want to do is spend half your weekend cleaning spider webs, setting out dock furniture, or waiting on a repairman. That’s exactly why Amy Stewart and Steve Smith launched Lake Anna Home Concierge Services- to take the work out of your fun and give you …
W oof! Why do my two-leggers always say, “We’ll be right back,” then vanish for what feels like forever? I love a good nap, and the sing-sounds they leave on for me are nice, but after a while, I get really lonely. My mind starts racing: What if they never come back? Who’s gonna toss my ball in the lake …
Lake of the Woods Living Independently in our Community (LOWLINC) is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) based in the Lake of the Woods (LOW) community in Orange County, Virginia. It was established in 2015-16 by three longtime LOW residents who, aging themselves, recognized the need for support for people who wanted to remain in their homes as they aged. After the …
It is estimated that more than 200 million people worldwide suffer from thyroid-related illness, and the vast majority are women. In fact, women are five to 10 times more likely than men to struggle with thyroid disorders. Growing up, we learn about the heart, brain, lungs, liver and digestive system, but the thyroid gland is rarely mentioned. I did not …
Launched in late summer of 2024, the Lake Anna Running Club (LARC) recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. According to the Chief LARC, Jim McCoy, “It’s been an amazing year punctuated by the development of wonderful friendships and many club members getting into really great shape.” He added, “We have a proven process that results in steady gains while minimizing overuse …
Starting as a toddler on Lake Anna, Gordie Graham has spent most of his life on the water. Earlier this month, he was crowned national champion in the Men’s 19–29 division at the 2025 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships presented by GM Marine. The competition took place the first week of August in Grand Junction, Colorado. Graham has been involved …
Journalism is often a tiring and thankless job. I spoke with Tammy Purcell about this very issue when I interviewed her for a profile. She understands it even more than I do, given the sheer amount of time and energy she pours into covering local government. Tammy is incredibly dedicated, passionate, and intelligent, and we were honored to feature her. …
Photo by Lake Anna Photography Tammy Purcell is changing the way Louisa County residents engage with their local government—one meeting, one article, and one newsletter at a time. As the voice behind Engage Louisa, a nonpartisan newsletter with more than 3,500 subscribers, she’s providing consistent, reliable coverage in a place that, like so many rural areas, has been at risk …
Sponsored by Coastal Insulation As the crisp air starts to roll in across Lake Anna and the surrounding region, homeowners are reaching for sweaters, stocking up on firewood, and dreaming of cozy fires. But before you light that match, it’s time to ask: Is your fireplace ready for the season? “Fall is when we see a big uptick in calls …
Wake boats are one of the hottest controversies on American lakes today, and Lake Anna is no different. With dozens of lakes moving to ban the fast-growing sport of wakesurfing, critics argue that the boats traumatize kayakers, damage fragile shorelines, and create safety hazards. Shoreline erosion has become a particularly pressing concern as wake boats, designed to generate large waves …
